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    Is BlaBlaCar's Terms of Service safe?

    E

    ToS;DR Grade E · Very serious concerns

    Updated July 10, 2023

    According to ToS;DR, BlaBlaCar is rated Grade E. Approved analysis includes 2 blockers and 15 concerning points. ToS;DR marks this service as comprehensively reviewed. Top issues: Sensitive data is collected and shared to target advertising; Private messages can be read (but not employed for advertising); Third-party cookies are used for advertising.

    Blockers

    2

    Bad

    15

    Good

    6

    Official documentTerms and Conditions
    Full analysisView on ToS;DR

    Top concerning points

    1. 1.

      Sensitive data is collected and shared to target advertising

      blocker
      High

      Sensitive data refers to information requiring special protection, such as health data, political and religious beliefs, ethnic origins, sexual life and financial information. The service collects and shares this data with third parties for advertising or marketing.

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    2. 2.

      Private messages can be read (but not employed for advertising)

      blocker
      High

      The Service is able to access, scan, review or read all user communications, including private messages, which may contain personal or sensitive data.

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    3. 3.

      Third-party cookies are used for advertising

      bad
      High

      The service's website sets third-party cookies (cookies that do not belong to their domain) for purposes not including statistics and analytics.

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    4. 4.

      The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

      bad
      High

      If the service gets acquired or is involved in a merger, bankruptcy, reorganisation or sale, your personal data may be transferred or sold.

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    5. 5.

      The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (UK)

      bad
      High

      The Terms are governed by the applicable laws of a jurisdiction known for weak data regulations and poor user privacy protection. Usually contributors will need to explain in the Analysis view of each point linked to this Case the reason why it shall be applied.

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    6. 6.

      This service tracks which web page referred you to it

      bad
      High

      The service logs the URL of the last web page you visited before and/or after visiting the Site and may use that information to gather more data about you.

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    7. 7.

      Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising

      bad
      High

      Your Personal Information is traded and shared with advertising companies to target ads on you, either on the website you were visiting or in third party websites. Your interaction with the service and data you have shared with them may be gathered to create an advertising ID or profile.

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    8. 8.

      This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes

      bad
      High

      The service may use your personal data for marketing, such as sending you personalised offerings.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is BlaBlaCar's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates BlaBlaCar as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is BlaBlaCar's Terms of Service safe?
    ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.
    What is a top concern in BlaBlaCar's terms?
    Sensitive data is collected and shared to target advertising — Sensitive data refers to information requiring special protection, such as health data, political and religious beliefs, ethnic origins, sexual life and financial information. The service collects and shares this data with third parties for advertising or marketing. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read BlaBlaCar's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms and Conditions" at https://blog.blablacar.co.uk/about-us/terms-and-conditions. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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